Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule at Rome's Gemelli Hospital

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, officials said, an operation that should determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed.

Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule at Rome's Gemelli Hospital

TL;DR

  • Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday.
  • The surgery was to remove a lung nodule.
  • The operation will determine if the nodule is malignant.
  • The results will indicate if further treatment is required.